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Fog leads to multiple collisions on U.S. 78

By TEDDY KULMALA

Staff photo by Teddy Kulmala
A truck is loaded onto a tow truck in the aftermath of the pileup on Hwy. 78.

Traffic is flowing again on U.S. 78 in Montmorenci after a multi-vehicle accident that happened this morning.

Drivers experienced heavy fog this morning, and at least six vehicles were involved in multiple collisions, which shut down a portion of the highway from about 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., according to eyewitness reports.

Officers from the S.C. Highway Patrol and the Aiken County Sheriff's Office were on the scene this morning.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

Editor's note: This version of this story has been updated to correct a caption. The Aiken Standard apologizes for the error.

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A number of vehicles were involved in crashes on Hwy. 78 this morning, due to heavy fog.

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A number of vehicles were involved in crashes on Hwy. 78 this morning, due to heavy fog.

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